Yesterday’s post was about an irruptive visitor. The tiny Red-breasted Nuthatch (Sitta canadensis) who shows up in the woods of the Blue Ridge Mountains of central Virginia, if its usual seed supply is less than optimal. But there’s another Nuthatch that lives here all year long. The White-breasted Nuthatch (Sitta carolinensis).
It is fun to find this Nuthatch searching for insects in crevices of tree bark. It goes up, down, and when heading DOWN the tree trunk it goes head first. It will eat insects, seeds, nuts, suet and peanut butter. A nice customer to have at the feeder.
I love to hear the White-breasted Nuthatch making its wonderful songs and calls. Announcing itself with a series of soft chuckles. Or on other occasions it may sound like the beep of a small tin toy car.
A little bird, larger than the Red-breasted Nuthatch, smaller than a Tufted Titmouse. Fun to find whether at the feeder or as I’m wandering the mountain.
2 responses to “White-breasted Nuthatch”
Hi Brenda:
This is one of my favorites. I spend far too much time looking out the window while I wash dishes. I get such a kick out of this little guy running down the tree trunks and hanging upside down on the feeder. Great pix, thanks.
Nancy
Wow Nancy! How wonderful to hear from you. I think that time spent watching birds is time well spent. It’s hard to say which bird would be my favorite. They each have such different personalities and different looks. The Nuthatches would certainly be way up on my list!
I am hoping you are doing well during these troubling times, and your friends and family as well.
So glad you like the photos. That’s what keeps my going – my pictures. I’ve always felt that my pictures are my way of speaking.
Sending many hugs your way, and again, super to hear from you!
Bren